What qualifications are needed to become an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist (ABA therapy)?

Question

What qualifications are needed to become an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist (ABA therapy)?

Answer 1

you can start as an aide with a high school diploma --possibly 2 years of college (depending on if you work through a school or private agency)

you can work independently with a 4 year degree and training

or you can have ABA certification with either a 4 yar or masters degree to be teh most qualified

Answer 2

I just started as a ABA Therapist in May and these where the requirements:

individuals to work with students one-on-one in the classroom setting, working both in general education and special education classrooms. We support students with deficits in communication skills, social skills, behavior and academic goals and following a classroom routine. We can train you to do this! We are looking for the right personalities for the field- not neccessarily looking for experience in the behavior or education field (sure, that's always a bonus, but definitely not required to interview and be considered)